Ideas abound on where to put Indy Eleven soccer stadium
Owner Ersal Ozdemir isn’t revealing possible locations for his $550 million Eleven Park project, but community leaders and other observers are bandying about lots of options.
Mickey Shuey
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Senator introduces bill to fund Indy Eleven stadium proposal
The legislation introduced by Sen. Jack Sandlin would make up to $11 million in annual tax revenue available to build a 20,000-seat stadium.
IndyCar Series tabs Japanese infotech firm as new title sponsor
The deal with NTT might surprise some fans of IndyCar, which for its past two sponsorship cycles has paired with brands widely recognized by American audiences. But NTT is well-known overseas and wants to grow its global brand.
South Carolina firm buys northwest-side office park for $6.5M
The acquisition of Commerce Park’s amalgamation of office buildings marks the second significant purchase in the Indianapolis area for Ziff Properties.
Indy Eleven names broadcasting executive as new CEO
Stremlaw, a Boston native, comes to Indy Eleven from the Canadian Broadcasting Corp., where he oversaw the group’s sports coverage, including the Olympics and other high-profile events.
Indy Eleven downplays Broad Ripple High School as potential stadium site
The Indy Eleven has expressed interest in the former Broad Ripple High School site as a potential location for its proposed stadium development, but the team tapped the brakes on that possibility Friday, noting it is continuing to evaluate multiple options.
Longtime CIB leader Levengood announces retirement
Nearly 30 years after coming to Indianapolis to head the city’s convention efforts, Barney Levengood is retiring later this year.
State may revamp tourism department, create quasi-governmental agency
Several lawmakers, lobbyists and state officials are pushing for sweeping changes to the state’s tourism bureau.
Indy Eleven proposes $550 million development that includes stadium
The professional soccer team is pushing for a 20,000-seat stadium as part of a real estate district featuring lodging, office and retail space, an underground parking structure and apartments.
Sun King seeks fast, but smart, growth
It’s daunting to keep tabs on what Sun King Brewing Co. is doing these days.
After delays, $45M downtown mixed-use project to finally break ground
The local developers of The Ardmore see the apartment-and-retail development as a bookend to the massive Bottleworks project on the other end of Mass Ave.
Business partner sought for proposed Broad Ripple Park event center
The Indianapolis Parks Department is proposing the creation of public-private partnership involving a health care provider to help pay for a new family event center at Broad Ripple Park.
Colts unveil changes to cheerleader uniforms, programming
Nearly 65 years after introducing the NFL’s first pep squad, the Indianapolis Colts are making several changes to their cheerleading program amid the backdrop of the #MeToo movement.
Pacers to play games in India as part of NBA’s international push
The two preseason tip-offs between the Pacers and Sacramento Kings will mark the first time a major American sports league has staged games in India, where the NBA is trying to develop a fan base.
Proposed firehouse project in Butler-Tarkington hits snag
After many months of delays, an opponent of the project requested an eleventh-hour stay on city approval after he became too sick to attend the meeting.
IndyGo to build $4 million training facility on north side
The city’s transit system plans a 3,500-square-foot building where it will educate new hires and fill-in drivers ahead of the introduction of the new Red Line route.
Proposed redevelopment of firehouse in Butler-Tarkington finally coming into focus
After many months of delays and discussions with neighborhood residents, the proposal to remake station No. 16 is on its way to a city board for approval of zoning changes.
Pacers promote longtime Fever exec Krauskopf, giving NBA its first female assistant GM
Kelly Krauskopf, a significant player in Pacers Sports & Entertainment for 19 years, will relinquish her duties as head of the group’s esports initiative to join the front office full time.
Seafood restaurant planned for hotel across from Bankers Life Fieldhouse
The new locally developed seafood eatery is one of four retail tenants that have agreed to lease space in the dual-branded Hyatt Hotel development across from Bankers Life Fieldhouse. The restaurant plans a second location at the Yard at Fishers District.
Pacers rethinking fieldhouse fan experience
The $200 million in upgrades to the Atlanta Hawks’ arena might provide hints as to what Pacers Sports & Entertainment is seeking in hush-hush negotiations with the Capital Improvement Board.